Christian Business Owners

Christian Business Owners

When you think of a “Christian business owner,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of large, well-known companies like Chick-fil-a or Hobby Lobby. Or, on a smaller scale, the baker who made headlines for refusing to make a certain wedding cake. Maybe your mind even...
Meet Toni Rowley

Meet Toni Rowley

Toni became the Kids Ministry administrative assistant in August 2021, though she and her family have called First Free home for several years. Born and raised in Minnesota, Toni found her way to Rockford after marrying her husband, Philip, a Rockford native. At the...
The artist, revealed

The artist, revealed

by Jim Killam | 3-minute read In the video introducing each installment of the Ephesians sermon series, the hands you see belong to artist Kari McDonald. Kari works either from her basement in Rockford or from the print shop of her father in-law, Bruce McDonald, at...

Back to school during Covid-19

As we prepare for a school year like no other, we spoke with two teachers and an administrator about their upcoming challenges, and how our church family can pray. Teachers: Jason Blume Heather Schlueter Rob Ullrich Interviewer: Jim Killam Recorded Monday, Aug. 17,...